Strength Training in Nottingham.
Build strength, muscle & confidence with coached strength training at Principal Athletic
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Build strength and muscle with structured, coach-led training at Principal Athletic in Colwick.
Principal Hypertrophy Training (PHT) is our dedicated strength & hypertrophy programme at Principal Athletic, combining progressive resistance training, expert coaching and a structured programme designed to help you make consistent progress.
No previous lifting experience required.
What does strength training at Principal Athletic look like?
1. Learn the movements
Your coach teaches you the key lifts and helps you develop good technique.
2. Build strength
You work through structured strength exercises using appropriate loads.
3. Build muscle
Accessory exercises provide additional training volume to support hypertrophy.
4. Progress over time
Your training follows a planned progression rather than random workouts.
What is PHT?
PHT stands for Principal Hypertrophy Training.
It’s a structured strength and hypertrophy programme combining compound strength movements with accessory exercises. Training is organised into progressive blocks so you can gradually increase your performance over time.
The exact session changes throughout our training blocks, but you’ll typically work through:
Prep work - Preparing your body for the movements and loads you’re about to work with
Main strength work - Your key lift or movement for the session, with coaching around technique, loading and progression
Accessory work - Additional movements designed to build muscle, strengthen supporting areas and develop your overall strength
Progressive programming - theprogramme changes over time, with your training designed to build from one phase to the next
So you’re not just turning up and lifting weights. There’s always a plan behind what you’re doing and why you’re doing it.
Who is PHT for?
Who is PHT for?
Pretty much anyone who wants to get stronger or build muscle.
You don’t need to know how to squat, bench or deadlift before you start. Your coach will show you what to do and scale movements to suit your experience.
Already experienced in the gym?
You’ll have structured programming, progressive overload and coaching to help you continue making progress.
Bored of training on your own?
You get a proper strength programme without having to train alone in a commercial gym, figure out your own programming or motivate yourself through every session.
Want to build muscle?
PHT is specifically designed around strength and hypertrophy, with the training volume and progression to support muscle growth.
Why Principal Athletic?
With Principal Athletic, you get:
Structured, progressive programming
Coach led sessions
Expert coaching
Every session is part of a bigger plan
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PHT (Principal Hypertrophy Training) is a structured, coach-led strength and hypertrophy programme designed to help you build muscle, increase strength and improve your overall physical performance.
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Yes. You don’t need previous weightlifting experience. Coaches can teach you the fundamental movements, help you choose appropriate weights and adapt exercises to your current ability.
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No. PHT is designed around progressive training, so you start at an appropriate level and build from there.
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Sessions use a range of compound and accessory exercises, including movements such as squats, presses, deadlifts, rows and other resistance exercises designed to develop strength and muscle.
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Comfortable training clothes, trainers and a water bottle. We’ll take care of the rest.
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PHT is programmed as a 4 day full body strength programme but you don’t have to train 4 days in a row. The flexible schedule allows you to fit sessions around work and other commitments. Your coach can help you decide how many sessions a week are appropriate for your goals.
Read our blog for how often you should train to make progress.
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Building significant muscle mass takes consistent training, nutrition and time. You can use resistance training to develop strength and muscle without necessarily pursuing a bodybuilding-style physique.
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Our PHT sessions are at:
Monday–Thursday: 7:20am and 5:15pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 10:40am
Friday: 7:20am
So whether you’re an early morning trainer, prefer an evening session or need a daytime option, there are plenty of ways to fit PHT around your week.
Check out the schedule for the rest of our classes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your first visit
The best way to experience Principal Athletic is by joining us for a free introductory session.
If you’d like a little more time to settle in, you can also choose our 2 week introductory pass, giving you access to all of our classes for 2 weeks and the opportunity to experience our coaching, community and programming before becoming a member,
Not sure which option is right for you?
We’re happy to help. Fill in the form below with your details and we’ll be in touch within 24 hours.
More than just a gym.
More than just a gym.
Principal Athletic was created to be different from the typical gym experience.
We wanted to build a place where people can train hard, make genuine progress and actually enjoy going to the gym.
Our members come from Colwick, Netherfield, Gedling, Carlton, Burton Joyce, West Bridgford and across Nottingham because they wanted more than a regular gym.
They want great coaching, structured training and a community where everyone feels welcome.
Find us
Address: Unit 3, Armitage Business Park, 3 Park Road, Colwick, Nottingham, NG4 2TB
Principal Athletic is based in Nottingham in Colwick, on the Armitage Business Park in Nottingham (opposite the big Sainsbury’s). We have plenty of accessible, free parking right outside of the gym.
Our gym is easily accessible from across the city including with 10 minutes of Netherfield, Carlton, Gedling and Burton Joyce.